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S.T. Sterlings @ststerlings
If you like a query and request a partial, what would turn you off from requesting a full? #askPSLAIf after 50pgs, nothing has happened and I'm not interested in what happens next, or into the main character. #askPSLA
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Sophie Pinkoski @sophiemlpink
#askPSLA how important is an author bio if you don't have any notable previously published works?worth including for that human touch, but not important enough to stress over #askPSLA
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Maria, Maria 🎶 @msmariavicente
@ThevoiceofIs Posting your manuscript online anywhere will always make it harder to find a traditional publisher. #askPSLAOf course, there are always exceptions though! #askPSLA
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Robin Tiberius Kirk @RobinKirk
@PSLiterary Are agents scared off by pitches for series (fantasy/scifi)? #askPSLANo, it's expected in SFF! But 10+ pre written books would scare me still #askPSLA
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Nikki @ThevoiceofIs
#askPSLA Is it unacceptable to post a manuscript on wattpad and such and still want to have it traditionally published, and/or querying?Posting your manuscript online anywhere will always make it harder to find a traditional publisher. #askPSLA
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Susan Howarth @SusanMHowarth
#askPSLA Any advice on writing YA in present vs past tense? Is one easier to sell?nope, just has to be done well. I've never had someone reject due to tense #askPSLA
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Jean Wiley @JWiley8974
#askPSLA Is there any one standard format for query letter and how important is format anyway, other than length?Not across the board. We have a general format on our website that is a good start: psliterary.com/submissions/ #askPSLA
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Jennifer Looft @Jenniferlooft
#askPSLA in your experience, has YA dystopian run its course, or are agents/publishers still buying?I'll do anything to avoid using the word dystopian in a pitch now. #askPSLA
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Nikki @ThevoiceofIs
#askPSLA How important is a social media following important for emerging authors, even in querying?for fiction? not really important at all, so focus more on building a community and support system #askPSLA
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Maria, Maria 🎶 @msmariavicente
@T_RoyNagle I'm not sure of the specific rules for that contest, but many writers query and enter contests at the same time. #askPSLAYou just might want to wait in case you receive feedback from the contest that will help you revise your query. #askPSLA
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T.Roy Nagle @T_RoyNagle
#askPSLA Hi, ladies. I want to query, but I'm hoping to be in #pitchwars.Should I wait?
If I so, can I? PS isn't listed as an agent. Thanks
I'm not sure of the specific rules for that contest, but many writers query and enter contests at the same time. #askPSLA
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Sophie Pinkoski @sophiemlpink
@PSLiterary how big of a deal is manuscript word count? Do you toss a submission if wordcount is too large?#askPSLAshort word count is worse than long, IMO! Over 200k has to sound VERY good to be worth it tho #askPSLA
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Amy Warren @Amy_R_Warren
Will be at a conf with @PSLiterary agent. Is it ok to pitch an unfinished work just to help learn the process? 1st conference ever. #askPSLAYes, use your pitch time to learn! Just be upfront about it not being a finished project. #askPSLA
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Amy Warren @Amy_R_Warren
Will be at a conf with @PSLiterary agent. Is it ok to pitch an unfinished work just to help learn the process? 1st conference ever. #askPSLAYes, just mention that from that start! pitches are YOUR time #askPSLA
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Jennifer Looft @Jenniferlooft
#askPSLA When 1st chap is req'd, but chaps r short (-1500wds), should I send 1st two chaps for a better look at MS?No, only send the number of chapters requested! #askPSLA
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Writers, mark the calendar! Our next #askPSLA chat is July 25th at 3pm EST with @MsMariaVicente & @kurestinarmada!
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We wrapped up our Tumblr recap of #askPSLA yesterday. You can read all 8 parts here: bit.ly/1R4ldmh
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The eighth and final part of our #askPSLA recap is up on Tumblr: bit.ly/1R4ldmh
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Read part seven of our #askPSLA recap on Tumblr: bit.ly/1SqXEY1